Felony Restrictions by Subject

Below is a listing of certain subject matters that the library has identified as having restrictions for convicted felons. We do not warrant this to be a complete listing of all restrictions for felons.

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Election Code

§11.002. Qualifications And Requirements For Voting — Qualified Voter

(4) has not been finally convicted of a felony or, if so convicted, has:

(A) fully discharged the person's sentence, including any term of incarceration, parole, or supervision, or completed a period of probation ordered by any court; or
(B) been pardoned or otherwise released from the resulting disability to vote;

http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/EL/htm/EL.11.htm#11.002

Note(s) Regarding This Legislation:

During the 82nd Legislature, HB 1226 added subsection (b) to Sec. 11.002.

Election Code

§13.001. Application For Registration; Initial Registration — Eligibility For Registration

(4) not have been finally convicted of a felony or, if so convicted, must have:

(A) fully discharged the person's sentence, including any term of incarceration, parole, or supervision, or completed a period of probation ordered by any court; or
(B) been pardoned or otherwise released from the resulting disability to vote;

http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/EL/htm/EL.13.htm#13.001

Note(s) Regarding This Legislation:

During the 82nd Legislature, HB 1226(2) added subsection (c) to Sec. 13.001.

Election Code

§13.002. Application For Registration; Initial Registration — Application Required

(6) a statement that the applicant has not been finally convicted of a felony or that the applicant is a felon eligible for registration under Section 13.001;

http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/EL/htm/EL.13.htm#13.002

Note(s) Regarding This Legislation:

During the 82nd Legislature, SB 14 added subsection (i) to Sec. 13.002.

Election Code

§16.031. Cancellation Of Registration — Cancellation On Official Notice Of Ineligibility

(a) The registrar shall cancel a voter's registration immediately on receipt of:

(1) notice under Section 13.072(b) or 15.021 or a response under Section 15.053 that the voter's residence is outside the county;
(2) an abstract of the voter's death certificate under Section 16.001(a) or an abstract of an application indicating that the voter is deceased under Section 16.001(b);
(3) an abstract of a final judgment of the voter's total mental incapacity, partial mental incapacity without the right to vote, conviction of a felony, or disqualification under Section 16.002, 16.003, or 16.004;

http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/EL/htm/EL.16.htm#16.031

Note(s) Regarding This Legislation:

During the 82nd Legislature, HB 174(2) and SB 1046(2) added subsection (b)(4) to Sec. 16.031.

Texas Constitution

Article 6 Sec. 1. Suffrage — Classes Of Persons Not Allowed To Vote

(a) The following classes of persons shall not be allowed to vote in this State: (1) persons under 18 years of age; (2) persons who have been determined mentally incompetent by a court, subject to such exceptions as the Legislature may make; and (3) persons convicted of any felony, subject to such exceptions as the Legislature may make.

http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/CN/htm/CN.6.htm#6.1

Other Note(s):

See also Constitution Article 16 Section 2 and Election Code Sec. 11.002.